• Offensive sort out is the clear selection with their first decide: Kelvin Banks Jr. would solidify the Patriots’ left sort out place for years to return.
• Gamble on potential with James Pearce Jr.: The Tennessee pass-rusher has seen his inventory decline, however the flashes of expertise are nonetheless evident on movie.
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The New England Patriots made the change to rookie Drake Maye at quarterback two weeks in the past, however whereas there have been some good flashes, it’s clear this can be a staff that’s not less than an offseason away from having the ability to make a playoff push.
With that in thoughts, we’re specializing in New England for this week’s mock draft, exploring how the staff can construct round Maye throughout the first two days of the 2025 draft.
Round 1 (1): OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
It’s tempting to take a participant like Travis Hunter right here, however the actuality is that the Pats desperately want help in entrance of Maye, and focusing on an offensive sort out with their first choice makes numerous sense.
The present selection could be between Banks and LSU’s Will Campbell, however Banks’ spectacular 81.9 PFF pass-blocking grade on true go units offers him the sting over Campbell, who has a grade of 75.6 on true go units.
Round 2 (33): EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
Pearce entered the season as a contender for the primary general decide, however his inventory has dipped to the purpose the place he’s now seen as a fringe first-round choice. While there are questions on his measurement on the subsequent stage, securing a participant with an 18.4% pass-rush win fee on the prime of the second spherical would signify glorious worth.
Round 3 (65): WR Jalen Royals, Utah State
Support for Maye comes from spending one other top-75 choice on a playmaker, and Royals would supply him with an extra dependable goal within the passing sport.
The Utah State receiver is averaging 3.00 yards per route run and has earned a 75.8 PFF grade in opposition to man protection this season.
Round 3 (81): G Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Returning to the offensive line to conclude this three-round mock draft, I consider there is a sturdy likelihood that Jackson will rise on draft boards by the point the draft arrives. However, if he’s nonetheless obtainable within the mid-third spherical, the Patriots could be smart to pick him.
Jackson has earned a 76.8 pass-blocking grade this season at Ohio State, together with a run-blocking grade above 70.0 for each zone and man runs.